VEERNINGING – Residents in several parts of Emfuleni, including Vaal Mall, Mantevrede, Sylvia Vale, Flora Gardens, SW 1 to 5, SE 1 to 6, and parts of SE 7, are experiencing a power outage due to a malfunctioning master relay at the Frikkie Meyer Substation. Municipal technicians have been dispatched and are working to restore […]
GAUTENG – Johannesburg Water says most parts of the city’s network have recovered following Rand Water’s planned maintenance, but some communities are still experiencing water supply disruptions. Areas served by the Commando, South Hills and Midrand systems remain affected, with residents continuing to wait for water to return to their taps. The utility says the […]
UPDATE – Rand Water has completed welding repairs on the A21 pipeline, finalising work at 05:00 on 1 June 2026. The refilling and charging of the pipeline has now begun and will be done gradually to prevent leaks or bursts during the restoration process. Emfuleni Local Municipality says water supply will return in phases, starting […]
JOHANNESBURG- Rand Water will begin major maintenance work on the City of Johannesburg’s water network from Friday, with further work scheduled for 2 June and a second phase starting on 17 July. The maintenance is part of the city’s routine mid-year winter maintenance cycle. Areas such as Sandton, Midrand, Soweto, and Randburg may experience low […]
GAUTENG- Residents in Sharpeville, Bedworthpark, Vanderbijlpark, Boipatong, Bophelong, Tshepiso, Powerville Park and surrounding areas are expected to experience water supply disruptions due to planned maintenance by Rand Water. The maintenance will take place from Friday, 29 May 2026 until Sunday, 31 May 2026, resulting in a 50-hour shutdown aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency […]
RANDFONTEIN- Residents of Mohlakeng say they have been failed by government after a clinic project worth nearly R300-million remains incomplete eight years after construction began. The facility was expected to open in 2020 but has been delayed amid allegations of financial mismanagement, extortion and contractor failures. Community members say the delay continues to affect access […]
NORTH WEST- Workers at the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg say they are being forced to remove waste from pit toilets in Coligny without gloves, masks, or protective clothing. The workers say the lack of PPE is putting their health at risk as they are exposed to raw sewerage daily. The workers also claim they […]
Rand Water has announced major maintenance work scheduled from 29 May to 02 June 2026, with additional maintenance planned for 17 July 2026. The work will affect several municipalities across Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. Residents in affected areas may experience low water pressure or temporary water interruptions during the maintenance period. The maintenance […]
Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Jacob Mamabolo, has committed to a long-term plan to fix waste management problems in Emfuleni Local Municipality. The municipality continues to struggle with illegal dumping and rising refuse collection costs despite significant spending in recent years. The provincial government, working with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, is […]
EKURHULENI- Residents in several parts of Ekurhuleni are calling for urgent intervention in the municipality, citing poor service delivery, corruption allegations and weak governance. Community members say ongoing financial mismanagement and leadership failures have left many areas neglected and residents frustrated. Locals from Gosforth Park say there is “rot” within the municipality and believe the […]